By Ann Lipsett ,
5 hours ago
(WJW) -- The Friday Night Touchdown player of the year for 2026 has been officially crowned.
His name is Tristin Hughes. He's a senior at Rocky River High School.
Friday Night Touchdown: SCORES for Week 2 of the postseason Last season, Hughes helped bring the Pirates to the regional finals in division three. But this year, Hughes and the team are looking to move up to the state championship. The Pirates have already won the Cleveland West Conference.
This season alone, Hughes has scored multiple touchdowns on the offense, defense and special teams. He's scored nine times on the ground, eight touchdown receptions, five return touchdowns, two interceptions, two punt returns and one kickoff.
Hughes' senior season has been one for the books. He's committed to the University of Kentucky, where he will continue to play ball. But, in the meantime, he'll be with the Pirates chasing the state championship.
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